Tooth Extractions – Round Rock, TX

Gentle & Safe Extractions

Removing a tooth is never Dr. Asay’s first choice, but unfortunately, sometimes it is the only one in cases of severe dental decay or damage. He understands that this procedure can make many people feel very nervous, which is why he’s happy to share that for most patients, they actually end up not feeling anything at all! He takes extra special care to ensure they remain comfortable the entire time, and if necessary, he can replace the extracted tooth right away to minimize any time spent with an incomplete smile.

Why Choose Chisholm Trail Dental Health for Tooth Extractions?

Wisdom tooth extractions performed in-house

Sedation guarantees a comfortable experience

Highly-skilled & experienced team

Why Someone Might Need an Extraction

While our team’s primary goal is to help our patients keep their natural teeth for as long as possible, the following situations may call for one or more to be removed:

Excessive Decay: Most of the time, we’re able to catch decay before it compromises the entire tooth structure, allowing us to repair it with a crown or filling. However, if a cavity has damaged so much of a tooth that there is literally nothing to repair, it’s best just to remove it.

Stubborn Baby Teeth: The baby teeth are supposed to naturally fall out in order to make way for the incoming adult teeth, but some can stick around, taking up room in the arch and making it more difficult for the adult teeth to come in straight. Simply removing them fixes the problem.

Periodontal (Gum) Disease:Gum disease can damage not only the gums themselves but the underlying bone necessary to hold a tooth in place as well. If that bone becomes so deteriorated that it can’t adequately support a tooth, it will need to be removed.

Damaged Teeth: Injured teeth can often be saved with restorative dentistry, but sometimes, a tooth can be so broken or fractured that there is basically nothing to put back together. At this point, removing and replacing the tooth is the best option.

How is An Extraction Performed?

At Chisholm Trail Dental Health, we provide two distinct kinds of extractions:

Simple: This is used when a tooth has already fully erupted into the mouth. After numbing the tooth, Dr. Asay will gently rock it back and forth until it slips out on its own. Most patients don’t even feel it when their tooth actually comes out!

Surgical: If a tooth is located partially within the gum line or jawbone, then a surgical extraction will be necessary. After numbing the area, Dr. Asay will remove any tissue that is blocking the tooth before removing it. This is usually required when extracting the wisdom teeth.

What to Expect After an Extraction

Some minor soreness and swelling around the treatment site are normal after an extraction, but Dr. Asay will prescribe you pain medication to ensure you remain comfortable. You’ll be instructed to NOT drink with a straw, spit, or rinse your mouth for the first 24 hours to ensure a blood clot is able to form in the area. This will allow you to heal properly and prevent a complication called a dry socket, in which the jawbone and sensitive nerves are left exposed.

After 3-4 days, a patient’s mouth should start to feel normal again, and within a week, they will be able to resume their normal diet and daily activities.